McGuire on Wrestling

MOW 076 - Bryan Danielson Loses, Full Time Career Over, AEW WrestleDream Yay/Boo, Dave Meltzer and More!

This week, join Mike McGuire as he is joined by Dave Meltzer and Joe Aguinaldo to look over AEW WrestleDream including the controversial ending of the show, Bryan Danielson's looming retirement, WWE injury news, and your feedback with another edition of "Yay/Boo"!

The ACT Episode 62 - The Combat Cricket Club

This week, join the gWo, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis for their hilarious takes on this past week's wrestling on TV.

Starting with their takes on WWE's Bad Blood, hear their thoughts on the loaded card, including the CM Punk/Drew McIntyre Hell in a Cell Match, as well as the tag team main event of Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns taking on Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu!

Then, it's off to Raw, where the "Old fashioned Donnybrook" left a few impressions... literally!  Is a 2 hour Raw TOO short now?  The guys tackle that question and more.

Then, it's a look back at AEW's Title Tuesday which suffered due to a time and day change, but the guys give their reasons for why AEW needs to do more with shows like this.

It's always a great time with these guys, so hit download, share and subscribe today!

Legends and Champions with Andy Evans Episode 5 - Beyond The Matt and Badd Blood

In Episode 5 of Legends and Champions, we're uncovering the untold stories behind two of wrestling's most fascinating and controversial pieces of history; the gritty documentary Beyond the Mat and the unforgettable Badd Blood: In Your House. 

 

Step behind the curtain as we revisit Beyond the Mat, the film that exposed the raw realities of life as a professional wrestler - featuring stars like Mick Foley, Terry Funk and Jake Roberts. Then, relive the chaos of Badd Blood, the event that gave us the first-ever Hell in a Cell match between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels, as well as the shocking debut of Kane. 

 

From backstage drama to historic matches, this episode digs into the moments that changed wrestling forever. 

MOW 075 - AEW Announces Huge TV Deal, WWE Bad Blood Feedback, Alberta Indy Wrestler Passes, More

This week, AEW makes history with a massive TV Rights Renewal Deal which puts them in a prime competition spot!

Adam Copeland and FTR are hoping to rally people around North Carolina, specifically their home towns as the area recovers from Hurricane Helene.

Also, WWE's Bad Blood PLE may have been predictable, but we get YOUR thoughts with another edition of "Yay/Boo!"

Dave Meltzer joins with some deep dive analysis into the AEW/WBD deal, as well as WWE's positioning, what to expect with the new SHORTER edition of Raw moving forward, and what it's like to own 3% of a major wrestling company... yeesh...

Plus, Alberta independent wrestler Gordon Glynn passed away, and his family is hoping to send him home to Newfoundland to be buried.  If you would like to help them reach their goal, visit their GoFundMe at:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-vince-austin?attribution_id=sl:c589caed-935a-4ef5-bfed-73c31211fb0d&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_content=amp8_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

The ACT Episode 61 - We're All Suckers For The Flash/WWE Bad Blood Preview

This week, MItch and Dimitri go through the week of TV including Raw's FINAL 3 hour episode, AEW's 5th Anniversary Episode and TV Deal, Smackdown continuing to be consistent, if lackluster and more.

Plus, the #gWo is growing, and the guys make their picks for the WWE Bad Blood PLE!

MoW 74 - Dave Meltzer Reacts to Mr. McMahon Docu-series and Bruce Pritchard, Johnny Reid is our Famous Wrestling Fan, Lots of YOUR feedback and more!

Everybody's talking about the Netflix Docu-Series, "Mr. McMahon", but few have the perspective one of our weekly contributors does.

This week, Dave Meltzer joins Mike McGuire to go into a deep-dive of the 6-part series, including how Dave feels he was portrayed, whether the docu-series was a "fair" approach to the life and career of Vince McMahon, and in an exclusive, Dave gives his feelings on Bruce Pritchard's comments about him personally in the series.

It's not all doom and gloom though, as we believe in CELEBRATING WRESTLING, so we look forward to a couple of big shows for AEW and WWE, as Bad Blood approaches next weekend.  Also, could WrestleDream be Bryan Danielson's LAST full time match on the AEW roster?

Plus, your weekly headlines wrapped up with the 5 count, and a special treat, Mike's old pal and one of the greatest entertainers in the world, Singer/Songwriter/Entertainer-Extraordinaire JOHNNY REID joins the show as our "Famous Wrestling Fan"!

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The ACT Episode 60 - The McMahon doc, The 83 Weeks, Bad Blood leadup and LOTS more

This week, join Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis for their look back at what we're watching in wrestling - including a partial dive into the Netflix "Mr. McMahon" documentary.

From that series alone, the guys look into the stories told, as well as pose some interesting questions about the importance of some events covered versus others.

Also, the guys look back at AEW's Grand Slam, WWE Raw and Smackdown, and give their thoughts on the upcoming WWE Bad Blood PLE.

 

BONUS: "Mr. McMahon" Netflix Series Mini-Review - Instant Thoughts

The Netflix limited series, "Mr. McMahon" has now dropped, and Mike McGuire has watched all 6 episodes.  Hear his unfiltered thoughts after finishing the final episode.

Due to the nature of the content of some of this series, listener discretion is advised.